Obituary of Ryan Alan Leamen

Leamen, Ryan Alan- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious son, Ryan, on August 29, 2007, in his 20th year of life. Beloved son of his proud parents, Ron and Cindy. Loving big brother to Eric and Sean. Cherished grandson to Alan and Teenie Degraw.Also survived by his loving family, Pat (Greg) Taras, and their children Kalyna and Kristyn, Laurie Merry, Sati Leamen and Jim Leamen. Predeceased by his grandparents Roy and Clare Leamen, and by his uncle Bart Leamen. Ryan will be sadly missed by all his friends at Holy Cross Secondary School, Red Roof Retreat, Bethesda, YMCA, Community Living, and by special care workers Chris, Gloria and Margery. Ryan's family will receive guests at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St., on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Ryan's life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday September 1, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Red Roof Retreat, or Community Living St. Catharines.